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Associate of Global Studies

Highline College

Des Moines, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Global Studies and apply discipline-appropriate methods
Assess relevant evidence
And communicate informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

International businesses
Non-profit and non-governmental organisations
Global health
Global marketing agencies
Human justice organisations
International governing agencies
Mass communication
Travel

Curriculum

Courses in global history and geography
Comparative political systems
Cultural anthropology
Globalisation and society
Economics
Intercultural communication
East Asian thought
And ethnic and religious conflict resolution
Plus language and study abroad.

Entry requirements

Academic

Age 16 or older
Completed international application
Proof of English proficiency (or English-medium secondary transcript or school letter)
Passport copy
Bank statement showing at least 23
700 USD (2026) for one academic year.

Accepted academic background

Age 16+, Secondary school completion or equivalent not separately required by the ISP page, Many transfer degrees lead to Washington four-year universities.

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 54
Duolingo 90
PTE Academic 42

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results (if applicable)
Passport Copy (if required).

How to apply

Check entry requirements and quarterly deadlines (international. Highline. Edu/future-students/dates/). Apply through the institution's admissions portal international. Highline. Edu/application and pay the 54 USD fee. Upload passport
Home address
Proof of English or English-medium transcript
A bank statement under 6 months old showing 23
700 USD (2026)
your educational plan. Receive the acceptance letter and I-20
Then pay the SEVIS fee. Apply for the F-1 visa. Arrive up to 30 days before start. Attend mandatory orientation. Insurance is billed with tuition.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$13,000 USD
Application fee	$54 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Des Moines (main campus)
Faculty or school	Humanities & Social Sciences
Department	Humanities & Social Sciences
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
April 2027
Apply by
25 Nov 2026
11 days left
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
25 Nov 2026
11 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.